Come and enjoy our authentic thin crust pizza, savory gourmet pasta and signature mussels & fries at our innovative concept known as Ottavio. Our chef and sous-chef create traditional and modern dishes, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Our accommodating staff will receive you in a chic urban design. Pure and simple, hot, artistic and totally original. The large cushioned chairs and well spaced tables allow for a comfortable dining experience. What better way to compliment your meal than to bring your favorite wine or beer. We pride ourselves in offering great value along with friendly and efficient service. Experience why Ottavio is the premier choice by the celiacs. Our reputation is irrefutable.
Ottavio is frequently praised for tasty flavors across many dishes, with pizza noted for a crisp crust and quality toppings. Some mains are described as underseasoned and sauces too thin. The ambiance is warm and cozy with a refined touch, and can feel lively or even noisy when busy. Service is consistently highlighted as attentive, friendly and efficient, and the option to bring your own wine is appreciated. A strong gluten free program and an allergen friendly menu reassure diners with celiac concerns, and portions are generous. Dishes like lasagna, seafood pasta and mussels receive high praise, as do desserts. Prices are sometimes described as high but many feel the value matches the quality and portions. Overall Ottavio offers a dependable Italian dining experience suitable for families, groups and casual meals and is often considered a favorite.
It's a safe environment for those who are celiac. & there are enough gf options to feel like you can enjoy your dinner without being stuck eating a green salad. The service is always great.
Sensitive celiac. I love this place. Food is delicious! Gluten-free pizza & pasta that actually taste'real.' My favorite Italian resto that caters to celiac.
Oct 8, 2025
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Excellent service! As a celiac I felt very safe eating there! They even got me a gluten free bread before my main course. I had the Americana Pizza! It was delicious!
Large menu with huge amount of options for celiac, gluten free & vegan (with their own specific menus). Everything we had was great, service was efficient & the lunch menu is surprisingly affordable. Great choice for lunch, celiac &/or vegan Italian food.
Really nice option for strict Gluten Free people : this place is celiac-friendly with dedicated food, & goes up to identifying GF dishes with red plates or red napkins when bringing it to your table. Loved it !
It's our second time at this restaurant. We were delighted to discover it. We have members with celiac disease in the family. Outstanding service, attentive staff. A good choice of meals, a great variety of gluten-free options. The meals are tasty. Overall we think it's a fantastic place. We are highly recommending it!
Amazing food & service. If you want to take your time more, ask them to wait a bit in between appetizers & dinner. Awesome for Celiac & gluten-sensitive individuals!
We had a wonderful evening. We so appreciate having a safe restaurant to go to for the celiac members of our family. The food is delicious! I just wish that they had a location in downtown Montreal or the NDG area of the city.
Apr 23, 2022
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Hi, I'm celiac & it makes it quite difficult to go out for dinner with friends. However, with restrictions now lifted, we invited friends to Ottavio's last week. They are not celiac & have no gluten intolerance. They have never been to Ottavio's. They were impressed at how Ottavio treated them as well as how I was treated. So careful with everything... even the glass of water. We all enjoyed our food especially me! Fries & Pizza with no worries. What more could I ask for? The waiter was very kind & efficient! I could not tell if she was smiling because she was wearing a mask but it certainly sounded like she was. Thank you for being a great hostess & thank you for allowing us to have an evening without worries :)
Absolutely best place for celiac dining! The only place where my family & I can enjoy a delicious & worry free meal. Thanks so much!!! Means a world to this family!
What an absolute pleasure to be able to sit in a beautiful restaurant (after showing our vaccine passports) & see an actual allergen menu! The gluten free options abound, but I got the garlic bread & the Québécois pizza. The server was great, extremely friendly & the first thing he asked is if anyone had any allergies. I said I have celiac & am gluten free & they switched out my water glass & my cutlery. These are kept separate for guest safety & to alert the staff to the allergy. Even the gluten free water is in a separate pitcher to avoid cross contamination. The plates are red instead of white to ensure no mistakes are made. My husband (without allergies) had the lasagna which came in a huge portion & he loved it. I highly recommend & would gladly eat here again!
Oct 7, 2021
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